Summary

The National Trust is working in partnership with a range of stakeholders to develop a new and exciting future for the Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester.  To support this work, we are launching an ambitious fundraising appeal to bring this project to life.

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We are looking for a highly skilled individual with a passion for fundraising and our cause to lead our ambitious Castlefield Viaduct fundraising appeal. As our new Philanthropy Consultant, you will be instrumental in helping us to deliver on our plans to bring this Grade II listed viaduct back into use, transforming it into a green oasis created by and for the benefit of local people. For several years, local people and organisations in the community have been passionate about finding a future for Castlefield viaduct. We’re excited to be working with them to try to make this a reality. 

 For more information about this exciting project, please see the attached additional information document and more on our website pages here.

As a charity committed to protecting nature, beauty and history, our work covers everywhere from remote islands and nature reserves to urban heritage and city parks. Castlefield Viaduct sits within our Urban Places strategy to address unequal access to nature, beauty and history and to increase access to parks and green spaces in, around and near urban areas, so eventually everyone can easily reach places of quiet with wide open skies. Our work in, around and near urban areas is about giving more people the opportunity to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of green, nature-rich parks and gardens.

 This is a fixed term, full time position until July 2023 although part time working will be considered. This can be discussed further at interview stage.

 We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of leading major capital appeals and in securing significant funding from a range of sources including charitable trusts and major donors. Calling upon your knowledge and expertise in fundraising, you’ll be responsible for securing donations from different sources and considering opportunities with local partners, Trusts & Foundations and through individual giving. You’ll also have a gift for inspiring your colleagues to ‘think like fundraisers’ to unlock enthusiasm, networks and innovative opportunities for fundraising.

 Please include a cover letter and CV with your application. 

INTERVIEW: w/c 21st February 2022  

What it's like to work here

Probably not what you think. We work with passionate people in inspiring places and have the opportunity to make a difference every day. We have big ambitions, value creativity and diversity and want to work together in new, dynamic, and innovative ways. We look after special places for ever, for everyone. We know the positive impact they have on people’s lives because places matter, to our wellbeing, our spirit, and our relationships

You will be a part of National Trust Consultancy which is the home to specialists in every field of our work. A national consultancy, where resources are shared across disciplines and boundaries, it’s proving to be a great repository of skills, talent, and experience. The diversity and quality of expertise within the Consultancy will enable our properties and places to benefit from an extraordinary range of creative and innovative thinking, as well as deep expertise in all matters relating to our twin purpose of caring for the nation’s heritage and landscapes and making these accessible to all.

 You’ll be based at our Manchester Hub though hybrid working is supported and encouraged as appropriate. To deliver this ambitious project you will work closely with colleagues from across our regional consultancy as well as our network based in our central office and throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

What you'll be doing

In this role you will be leading on a multi-million pound fundraising appeal, securing donations from a wide variety of channels and networking to open-up new opportunities. Working alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager you will deliver an engaging programme of activity that promotes the project to prospective donors and funders, developing a pipeline of approaches and asks. You will also have line management responsibility for a Stewardship Assistant who will support your work. 

Who we're looking for

Who are we looking for?

 We’re looking for someone with experience and an understanding of the philanthropic landscape in and around Manchester who can lead our ambitious Castlefield Viaduct fundraising appeal. Working with both regional and national colleagues you will develop and deliver the fundraising plan for this major project, growing individual giving activity and supporting new fundraising initiatives. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with a strong understanding of fundraising and a proven track record in securing six figure gifts.

 In your application, please provide details of how you meet the criteria for this role

·      Passion for our cause and the ability to inspire others to support our work

·      Experience of developing multi-income stream fundraising plans for major projects with stretching targets and evidence of hitting these targets

·      A proven track record of fundraising through individual giving, gifts in wills, and charitable trusts and other income streams

·      Proven experience of building a compelling case for support

·      Proven consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service to colleagues in external and internal networks

·      The ability to challenge colleagues to think differently and enable innovative fundraising activity

·      Proven ability to build relationships at a senior level (including Trustees, Boards, Management Teams)

·      High levels of strategic thinking

·      Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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